SamIAm

I play short-scale, I've one 4 and two 5s (With BEADG) and prefer the 5s. The string spacing is a bit narrow on my GRSM25, but I like it as I can stay in one position (usually about the 5th). Hopefully soon (in the next year or two! lol) I'll build Phoenix, short scale headless 5er with 18mm bridge string spacing and then I'll be in hog heaven! Sam x

Neat approach, but I wonder what would happen if the neck was not flat between 10 an 20? There is a fellow on youtube, who describes a way of making a notched straightedge that might be a better approach. Sam x

Thanks Si, sadly my fretting hand does not cope with anything more than 30 inch. Sam x

Never had any music education at my school (1970s) so not sure if it would have helped. Sam x

I've used the Peterson Clip on for a few years with huge success, I love strobe tuners ... but only on acoustics, for my electric bass I just can't get it to work well. I had a StroboStomp for a while and loved it, but it was destroyed in a fire. At present I use a Korg Pitchblack mini for my 5ers and am very happy with it; not crazy expensive and so very tiny! Sam x

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You're right @Baloney Balderdash, I remeasured with calipers and that is spot on. But I find the spacing on my GSRM25 too tight, I've tried the TMB35 which has a bridge spacing of 18mm (as does the EHB1005SMS) and I liked it (tho both had other issues that put me off); my GSRM20 has 19mm which I love (but just 4 stings!) ... I much prefer the wider spacing and my aim for a self build is 18-19mm. Sam x

Low risk I'd say. I was kindly gifted a HB B-550FL BK Progressive Series after my fire and it is lovely. Not light (and sadly I've found 34inch scale length too much for me) but well built, nicely finished, good pups (with active/passive mode) and it is lovely in terms of feel and tone. Thomann have a great simple return policy (Tho I've always found it near impossible to find a local dropoff point for their free return delivery service). Sam x

Thanks Si, the hijack continues ... (Sorry Rob) 30 inch scale length Nut end needs to allow for this headless string mount whilst allowing access to the truss rod adjustment On my Ibby GSRM25, fret 22 is 70mm, which I suspect is the narrowest that would work (Which without modelling means the ebay neck is too narrow as it is 65mm with 24 frets ). Sam x

IF I had access to a large enough CNC machine I'd definately have a go at making some necks! Sam x

Of course, by the time I resculpted it for the headless mount it would be a poor paddle lol Thankfully I can run F360, the last time I did such a 'measurement thing' it was with Freecad and the model stopped working Sam x

The question is how wide is wide enough? I've been looking at this, which looks like I could loose 98% of the 'paddle' leaving enough space to mount the headless string retainer and is affordable at about £60. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184628868144 I need to figure out of its 65mm heel will result in sufficient string spacing at the bridge, I'd like 18mm ... I really need to draw up a design to check angles, spacing etc. And, despite 97.4% +ve seller feedback, I'm a bit wary of a made in china ebay neck ... Sam x

Your build has inspired me to look again into following suit, but for me a short scale 5er headless would be my goal ... finding a suitable pre-built neck is proving difficult! Crafting one from wood with frets and truss is beyond my skills and having one made for me (even if just the carcess with me doing the finish) beyond my budget. I've seen some who crafting one from an aluminium t-truss and 3D printed parts, but this approach does not allow for adjustment of relief. Sam x

Looking fantastic! Really like the body 'honeycomb' and the rakish angle of the pups. Sam x

Something like the Lightwave Optical Pickups (Plus normal mag and piezo of course) ... onboard mixable. Sam x

That describes me exactly (the bassist). Sam x

In that case I should probably take a mirror! Sam x

No drummer, not even a Cajon! Sam x

And whilst it's a jam, it's a Ukulele Jam. This means that everybody joins in on everything. A number of weeks ago, I enquired if I could go along with my bass ukulele (Which I've done at other uke jams) but was told they already has a bass player and felt a second amplified bass would be distracting (And who would play an unamplified bass). Then recently, the organiser reached back out to me and asked if I would 'dep' for their usual bass player who is unwell and needs to take time off, possibly permanently. As usual, the evening has a lead (Intros etc, Calls out songs, sets the pace) but also a few players up front, I assume they are the more experienced players but I gather that folks will swap in/out; also the bass player, of which there is just the one ... this time it's me! Thankfully they are happy for me to play my sub-short scale Ibby 5er (I love my ubass 5er, but I do much prefer the tone of my Ibby) I've never played with this group before, but as a few folks have said, they did ask me ... hopefully it is because some of the group have heard me before ... rather than them just being desperate! lol Anyway, roots and fifths it'll be, with (I suspect) a fair few ghost notes and even some bassless passages if I just don't know the song or cannot gel with the pace. Thanks to all the feedback, I'm just going to have fun! Sam x

Just about everything! lol First Half - Book 19 1. Nowhere Man (Song 1) 2. If Not For You (Song 4) 3. Wanted Man (Song 5) 4. Feeling Groovy (Song 9) 5. Sloop John B (Song 11) 6. Human (Song 13) 7. Chain Reaction (Song 20) 8. Eternal Flame (Song 21) 9. Wonderful Tonight (Song 23) 10. San Francisco Bay Blues (Song 24) 11. Elenore (Song 26) 12. Everywhere (Song 27) In Reserve - Gentle On My Mind (Song 31) Second Half - Book 18 1. Video Killed The Radio Star (Song 1) 2. Up On The Roof (Song 2) 3. Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yester-Day (Song 6) 4. Can’t Get You Out Of MyHead (Song 7) 5. Memories (Song 😎 6. You Can’t Do That (Song 9) 7. My Life (Song 10) 8. Tobacco Road (Song 12) 9. Peaceful Easy Feeling (Song 13) 10. Something In The Air (Song 16) 11. Paradise (Song 24) 12. Things We Said Today (Song 25) In Reserve - Everything I Own (Song 29) Sam x

It's odd indeed ... I'm happy to stand up in front of a large audience and talk (And I love it!), but this particular jam ... I'm feeling very nervous! Sam x

I've been asked to step in to replace a bass player at a monthly jam session (A group leader with a few supporting players ... including bass and a large gang (30ish) of folks who join in). I received the 'setlist' a week or so back and an familiar with about half the songs, the other I've hit up on youtube. All the song sheets have simple chords and we'll have them on stands as we play. I do not imagine that the group is expecting a Guy Pratt level of performance, I suspect that roots/fifths with the occasional twiddly bit will do nicely (And this is in my skill set), but ... First time with this group Playing up at front Only bass player ... so flipping obvious if/when I screw up I sorta know that this is in my capabilities but my tummy is jammed full of butterflies and they are very active! I wondered what tips/techniques/advice BC massive can offer to help deal with these nerves/imposter feelings? Sam x

Welcome to the lovely world of BC @Seadunk Sam x